Adverb clause

 A subordinate clause that does the work of an Adverb is known as an ADVERB CLAUSE.
To identify the ADVERB CLAUSES we can ask the question. (When, Where, Why and How) to the Verb in the Main Clause.

Examples: (If, Unless, so that, such that, so... that, although, Even though, Even if).

1. Although you have read book, you have to give oral.
Ans. You have to give oral – Main clause.
Although you have read book – Subordinate Adverb clause;

2. When they plunged into it, they found themselves chilled.
Ans. they found themselves chilled – Main clause.
 When they plunged into it – Subordinate Adverb clause

3. When I was younger, I could remember everything.
Ans: I could remember everything – Main clause.
When I was younger – Subordinate Adverb clause

1) ADVERB CLAUSES OF TIME - They answer the question ‘when’.

eg. Don't talk while you are driving.   

eg. I have not been well since I returned from Delhi.

eg. After you finish your work, please come here.

eg. We went on from level to higher level until he was playing just music without words.

2) ADVERB CLAUSES OF PLACE - They answer the question ‘where’.

eg. Where there is garden there is greenery.

eg. You can put it wherever you like.

3) ADVERB CLAUSES OF PURPOSE - They answer the question ‘why’.

eg. I will give you my compass so that you can use it.

eg. The police was informed in order that thieves might come here.

eg. He does exercise every day to stay healthy.

4) ADVERB CLAUSES OF CAUSE OR REASON - They answer the question ‘why’: because, since.

eg. I did not talked because teacher was standing. 

eg. As she was not there, I spoke to her mother.

eg. She got good marks in exam because she had studied well.

 

5) ADVERB CLAUSES OF CONDITION - They answer the question ‘how’.

 Adverb clauses of condition are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions namely : "if, whether, unless, as, since, that."

eg. If he shouts, I will not come.

eg. Unless you work harder, you will fail.

eg. You can see clearly if you come here.

eg. Unless you work hard, you will not come first in class.

 

6) ADVERB CLAUSES OF RESULT -   Adverb clauses of result are introduced by the subordinating conjunction "that". Frequently "so that " or "such that " precedes it in the principal clause.

eg. He is such a good man that all respect him.

eg. He was so funny that no one can speak.

eg. He spoke in such a high voice that everybody could hear him.

eg. She is so intelligent that no one could beat her.

7) ADVERB CLAUSES OF COMPARISON - 

Adverb clauses of comparison are of two kinds:

A) Adverb clauses of comparison of degree: These are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions: "than" or by the relative adverb "as". 

eg. He is older than he looks.

eg. I learn more than he does.

eg. You are more beautiful than her.

B) Adverb clauses of comparison of manner: It is introduced by the relative adverb ‘as’.

eg. He is as clever as he is active.

eg. You may do as you please.

eg. He passed with good marks as we expected.

eg. As you have made your home so you must go.

8) ADVERB CLAUSES OF SUPPOSITION - Adverb clauses of supposition are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions: "though, although, even if".

eg. He set sail though the storm threatened.

eg. Even if it rains, we must play.

eg. Although I told him not to do it, he did it.

eg. Though he got hurt, he played.

For example:

1) She was only 18 years old when she made her international debut.

Ans. when she made her international debut - Adverb clause of time.

2) Teacher helped me whenever I required.

Ans. whenever I required - Adverb clause of time.